small speaker for office

I am on a similar search, although I would like a decent sensitivity so I can go tubes if I get there and willing to spend a bit more if I have to.

I agree that tannoy mercury are good, got my parents some m2 way back and they love them and I had m4 in main system for a while, very good stuff.

Consider Renaissance Audio(Morel)Piccolo. I doubt you will find better drivers in a small speaker for around $700.

PSB are gear and music friendly. If your musical tastes are more specific, I'd reconsider. But, if you need a speaker that can sound good across the board of musical genres and are budget limited, they are easy to live with.

I also like Totem speakers. Very good bass among other traits.

Making a BIG mistake if you don't consider the little 3/5 variations from Spendor, Harbeth and ATC.